Tag Archives: Broadway

For years now I’ve hopped in and out of bookstores on epic reading adventures. Whenever I see a new bookstore, I always feel compelled to go in and explore. This time last year I discovered a cute space known as Ada’s Technical Books at the end of Broadway on Capitol Hill.

I’ve been fortunate to become friends with the owners and folks who dedicate their time to providing the neighborhood with a space for the tech community. Offering happy hours, author readings, and many other types of events, I couldn’t recommend Ada’s enough.

Soon,they’ll be moving to a new space up on 15th next to Coastal Kitchen (I also heavily recommend this place) in the next couple of months. If you find yourself hankering for a fire place, good book to read, coffee, and good company, check out Ada’s.

For more details about the move and Ada’s in general, check out their blog here.

I know y’all were looking for some Macklemore coverage in Seattle last night because one of today’s top post on Yow Yow! is about a secret show I posted about him from last summer! I was posting about yesterday evening’s event on my Twitter, but thought I would save the recap for today once I had full details.

Yesterday afternoon, rumors were in a flurry that Macklemore and Ryan Lewis would be filming their new music video “White Walls” on top of the iconic Dick’s Drive In on Broadway in Capitol Hill. Fans were told to keep this a secret – but let’s be real, people in Seattle can’t keep secrets! By 7PM, there were well-over a 1,000 people waiting for the music video to begin shooting. Of course, Macklemore and Ryan didn’t arrive until much later, but fans were dedicated and stayed through the entire shoot just to catch a glimpse of our famed hometown rapper. Here’s a YouTube video and some photos that I thought were worth sharing. All photos come to you courtesy of the Capitol Hill Seattle blog.

And while I chose not to make it to the event last night, I’m sure it was the highlight of the summer for many young fans. Also, we’re so excited to see our former Yow Yow! interviewee Hollis in this music video!

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have turned down a $3 million offer for the first photos of their daughter North West to the tabloids. [Source] Are they holding out or do they not have any plans at all to release photos?

Ballard men’s boutique, Blackbird, is closing this Sunday. Say goodbye to the beloved store after nine years with their “beers and tears” party from 5-10PM. [Source]

There were just too many fantastic reads today that I couldn’t make a post about every single one of them. Seriously, they are taking up all my tabs so I decided to turn them into a roundup post for your viewing convenience.

1. Facebook Prototype – Swedish designer Fred Nerby created this awesome prototype of a possible Facebook user interface that looks nothing like Timeline. Instead it resembles something more of the renovated MySpace, but damn, this looks. good. If you want to see the details clearer, watch the Vimeo in full screen. [Source]

Other

– Rumored Britney Spears is shopping for a wedding dress in the direction of Betsey Johnson or Jeremy Scott. It looks like our pop princess is spicing things up by opting out of the traditional gowns that would have been made by Vera Wang. [Source]

There was so much Seattle news swirling around yesterday that I decided to just make a separate post for it away from the rest of the pop culture news going on in the world.

– During Bumbershoot weekend, Kevin informed me of a new car service named Uber that had just been brought to Seattle that I could use in place of taking a taxi or the bus. So how does it work exactly? Uber is an on-demand car service that will pick you up from wherever you are and take you anywhere you need to go in a sleek black car. Known as “everyone’s private driver,” Uber is a service that is all about convenience and style. If you’re a member of the service, then your payment is just charged to your credit card so no more fumbling at your dolla dolla bills! This service is great for a night out, but is also the safer bet in place of a taxi or bus – – as suggested by Kevin.

“In Seattle, pricing currently starts with a $7 base, plus $3.75/mile distance and $0.75/mile time fees with a $12 minimum and $50 set rate for Sea-Tac.”

– PBS is making a documentary that will highlight Seattle’s thriving music scene. The program titled “Seattle Music…something in the water” isn’t all that clever, but will feature some of your favorite local bands including The Head & the Heart, Shabazz Palaces, Pickwick, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and a few others. The show will air on October 21st. [Source]

– Storefront installations will be returning to Broadway this fall/winter! The last time this happened was back when I was a freshman and back then I don’t think I was able to fully appreciate it. Storefronts Seattle will take over vacant store fronts on Capitol Hill stretching from Pine Street to Roy and will be decorating them with creative and visually pleasing installations. [Source]

– Food trucks are rolling up with a sweet surprise! Street Wheels, a new hot pink truck parked on 2nd and Pine, will be dishing out their treats every day from noon-6. Their menu features a number of ice cream sandwiches, chocolate dipped ice cream bars, and a handful of your favorite classic desserts. [Source]

– Molly Moon’s has been named the King County Executive Small Business of the Year! [Source]

– After one man stiffed a bartender last week at one of my favorite bars in Capitol Hill and then criticized her weight on the receipt, the locals went nuts. Something you should learn of the day: If you’re going to stiff a bartender, don’t pay with a credit card. Capitol Hill locals harassed the guy via his Facebook to let him know that he is just not welcome back to our neighborhood ever again. This story got around so quick, I even found out on The Frisky shortly after the incident. Read more about what happened here and here.

– Remember when we thought Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s $39,000 crocodile backpack would never sell? It did. In fact, it sold out. [Source]

– Kanye West took out “mother-effing loans” to snag the best models for his first show in Paris. Also…is he now dating Chanel Iman?! [Source]

– The news that Jason Wu would be collaborating with Target was JUST ANNOUNCED, but already a sketch has been released for a beautiful LBD inspired by style icon Audrey Hepburn! [Source]

– Seattle based Izilla Toys has gone out of business entirely. Two months ago, their store on 12th Ave had closed and today it was announced that they would be closing their Wallingford location as well. The 12th Ave spot will now be turned into a new burger bar called “Manhattan Drugs.” [Source]

– Garrett Michael Brown is the new Chef de Cuisine at one my favorite restaurants Oddfellows on the hill. Nomz. [Source]

– Capitol Hill’s two newest restaurants Altura on Broadway and Momiji on 12th Ave will open tomorrow! Oola Distillery will open on Thursday. Hurray for booming new eateries and…drinkeries on the hill! [Source]

When Pita Pit announced that they would be closing up shop last April, my heart and stomach were devastated. While Capitol Hill has their fair share of late night eateries, I particular enjoyed calling up my old roommate at 12:30 (or even close to one) so that we could grab Pita Pit to go. I was probably their only customer that had my customized order programmed into my notepad on my phone, but now that they are gone, we can only look forward to what will fill the space next.

According to Capitol Hill Seattle, the spot will be replaced with Grubwich – a gourmet sandwich shop that will feature 10 specialty sandwiches (and ice cream sandwiches!)

Also, in case you were looking for more desserts on the hill, (aside from custard, pie, ice cream (x2), yogurt, and cupcakes) you can now expect a cheesecake shop called The Confectional opening on June 4th!

Music.

– Incubus will release their new album “If Not Now, When?” on July 12th. [Source]

– Glenn Beck has been using Metric’s music and Emily Haines is weirded out. [Source]

– Taking Back Sunday’s new self-titled album will be released June 28th. [Source]

– My favorite former boy band member Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees has decided to join the Chippendales dance crew at the Rio in Las Vegas from May 12 thru June 5. [Source] The little girl inside of me is swooning.

- And in case you haven’t heard yet, Nicki Minaj will be touring with Britney Spears this summer. [Source]

Movies.

– Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Penelope Cruz, and Alec Baldwin have signed on for Woody Allen’s new film set to be shot in Rome this summer. [Source]

– Monte Carlo starring Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy, and Leighton Meester with an appearance by Cory Monteith. I don’t think anyone actually believes that all of them are supposed to be just graduated seniors.

Seattle.

– Moe bar will be streaming live coverage from Coachella this weekend for free! Still not the same experience, but it’s the thought that counts. [Source]

– This Saturday is Record Store Day! Tons of record stores in Seattle will be having special events including band signings and special band performances. For the full schedule, check out The Strangerhere. Also, a new record store called Spin Cycle is opening TODAY on Broadway at 321 Broadway on Capitol Hill.

– Yogurtland’s opening is tentatively planned for this weekend! [Source]

Other.

– A man is auctioning off a jelly bean that looks like it has an imprint of Kate Middleton’s face. [Source]

– NBA has fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 for his offensive slur at a ref. [Source]

I owe you endless “thank you’s” for catering to my cravings between 1 and 2AM. Now that you are gone, I’m not exactly sure what I will do, but please know that you will never be forgotten in my heart or my stomach.

Best news of the summer? Yogurtland is coming to BROADWAY AKA Capitol Hill AKA my home! It will be the only location in Washington [for now] I screamed when I heard the news. I have nothing, but great things to say about this place. Last year, while I was visiting California, I had my first taste of Yogurtland and fell in love. There’s a frozen yogurt place here that I settle with called Shnoo, but they really aren’t on the same level at all. Sorray.

Instead of having to choose from one to four flavors [which is how it is right now] you can choose from up to 30+ flavors. You also get to choose the amount for each flavor you want (yeah you can have multiple flavors) and when you are finished mixing all of your toppings in you pay for how much it weighs. That’s all – so simple!

I am so excited to hear about this news and I think it’s really going to shake up things on the hill.

Is frozen yogurt making a comeback? Are cupcakes over? Maybe. Yogurtland will be here by the end of 2010 next to neighbors Genki Sushi and Panera

– My favorite organic sandwich shop Home Grown is coming to Capitol Hill at the Melrose Marketplace. I am somehow finding it very difficult to find this location.

– Goodbye Grey Gallery!! News will be posted on their new location.

Super Dave’s Super Sushi is opening the Pinto Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar on 408 Broadway this July. His real name is just Dave Nakamua, but the super just adds a bonus kick to it. Restaurant will be more like thai/sushi fusion.

– Popular chain from Hawaii, Genki Sushi, will open their second location in Seattle on Capitol Hill as well this July on Broadway near Pine. Conveyor belt style.

– Tidbit Bistro will take over the old Vi Bacchus [everyone’s favorite, but closed, non-carding sushi place] Instead of sushi, they will be serving small Spanish and Italian plates.